This service code has been identified as the primary procedure code subject to the Medicare Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) rule.
Code type
RARC (Remark)
Category
Coding
Common CARC pairings
RARC N670 appears with a Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) on the 835 electronic remittance advice and gives more detail about the adjustment. These are the CARCs most often paired with RARC N670.
| CARC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 59 | Processed based on multiple or concurrent procedure rules. (For example multiple surgery or diagnostic imaging, concurrent anesthesia.) Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present. |
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